IMAGE: Provided Pamela Driftmier, executive director of Professional and Community Engagement (PACE ) for Penn State Outreach, said Smith will work with schools, state government, and business and community leaders to provide leadership and advocacy of Outreach’s K-12 strategy across the University and with education partners. “She will identify new and enhance existing opportunities that strongly align and advance the impact of Outreach with K-12 educators, administrators, parents, and children,” Driftmier said. “Her leadership will be critical as we face the challenges of preparing our students for their future roles as leaders and engaged citizens in our communities.” Smith will focus on the areas of STEM, social justice, wellness, future readiness and civic engagement, Driftmier said.